'The Mantis: Original Sin,' Ko Hyun-jung reunites with her son Jang Dong-yun after 23 years.
The new SBS Friday and Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin' (directed by Byun Young-joo, written by Lee Young-jong, produced by Studio S, and made by Merry Christmas, Mega Monster, and Film Production Boim) premieres today (5th). 'The Mantis: Original Sin' is a high-density crime thriller where, after more than 20 years since the brutal serial killer 'The Mantis' was captured, copycat crimes occur. To solve this case, a detective who has harbored hatred towards his mother, 'The Mantis,' unexpectedly collaborates with her.
'The Mantis: Original Sin' generates anticipation with its unique story of cooperation between a serial killer mother and her detective son, portrayed by Ko Hyun-jung (playing Jeong Yi-shin) and Jang Dong-yun (playing Cha Su-yeol). The curiosity and viewing desire of prospective viewers are heightened as they can witness two attractive actors meeting in a single drama, portraying characters with significant relational dynamics while delivering powerful performances.
Amid this, on September 5, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' has revealed the appearance of the serial killer mother Jeong Yi-shin and her detective son Cha Su-yeol, who reunite after 23 years, creating a focus of attention ahead of the premiere.
In the photo, Cha Su-yeol appears to have come somewhere with another police officer, Choi Jung-ho (played by Jo Sung-ha). Cha Su-yeol's expression and gaze are intertwined with complex emotions such as anger, anxiety, and fear. Soon after, the reason for Cha Su-yeol's emotional turmoil becomes clear. Seated before him is his mother Jeong Yi-shin, who is known as 'The Mantis,' a serial killer he has despised all his life. After 23 years, Jeong Yi-shin's expression upon seeing her son is equally complicated and subtle. It is uncertain whether she feels joy or if she is concealing ulterior motives.
In relation to this, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' noted, 'In the first episode airing today (5th), the serial killer mother Jeong Yi-shin and her detective son Cha Su-yeol reunite after 23 years. However, the reunion of the mother and son, who would cry out in longing and joy, is by no means that simple. It will be a highly tense and brutal reunion where neither can let go of their suspicions towards one another.' They further added, 'As this is a very important scene in the development of the story, Ko Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yun immersed themselves fiercely and intensely into their performances. We ask for your great interest and anticipation from the viewers.'
A reunion after 23 years between mother and son. Whatever the viewer imagines, it is a different story, with different emotions and a different sense of tension, which can be confirmed tonight, September 5, at 9:50 p.m. in the new SBS Friday and Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin.'
[Photo] SBS's new Friday and Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin.'
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